# Stack Ball 3D vs Balls Factory!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stack Ball 3D at 845K against Balls Factory!'s 16K. Stack Ball 3D also leads on chart position (#131 vs unranked). Balls Factory!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and review sentiment (72% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stack Ball 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Balls Factory! sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stack Ball 3D against 4.7 for Balls Factory!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stack Ball 3D has 845K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Stack Ball 3D's written reviews are positive against 72% of Balls Factory!'s.

Stack Ball 3D ships an update monthly, Balls Factory! fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stack Ball 3D | Balls Factory! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (845K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568/reviews) | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-factory/id6503159875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **845K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) |

## What reviewers say

### Stack Ball 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-ball-3d/id1456732568)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Smash, bump, and bounce a ball through colorful helix platforms to reach the end. Avoid black platforms or your ball shatters. Speed up for a fireball or wait for your chance to roll and jump.

**Highlights:** Smash through platforms, Bounce and bump, Avoid black platforms, Fireball speed boost, Strategic gameplay, Vibrant graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADs Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Ball! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins + No ADS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visual effects
- 🕹️ Works without WiFi
- 🎢 Relaxing and stress-relieving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🚫 Ads still appear even after paying to remove them

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and game modes
- Ability to customize ball/character designs
- Pause function
- Leaderboards and multiplayer
- Progress saving across devices


### Balls Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-factory/id6503159875)

Guide a bouncing ball through a perilous maze filled with spikes and obstacles. Test your reflexes and strategic thinking to navigate each level and reach the destination safely. Enjoy endless fun with progressively challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Maze navigation, Obstacle avoidance, Spike dodging, Strategic thinking, Progressive difficulty, Quick reflexes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer Ladder Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shield Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Skin 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Micro Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Skip Ticket Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP AD Free Card Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle 01 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle 02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Huge Skip Ticket Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gold Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ginormous Gold Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 💡 Customizable ball
- 🕹️ Relaxing and satisfying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels repeating/lack of new content
- 📢 Frequent ads
- 🔄 Restarts progress after some time
- 💤 Levels can be too difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing/not opening
- Levels not loading properly
- Progress being reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More levels and new content
- Ability to change ball color
- Checkpoint system for difficult levels
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stack Ball 3D free?

Stack Ball 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balls Factory! free?

Balls Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stack Ball 3D or Balls Factory!?

Stack Ball 3D and Balls Factory! are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 845K and 16K ratings respectively.

### Do Stack Ball 3D or Balls Factory! have ads?

Both Stack Ball 3D and Balls Factory! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stack Ball 3D or Balls Factory!?

Stack Ball 3D ships an update monthly, and Balls Factory! fortnightly. Most recently, Stack Ball 3D was updated on September 26, 2026 and Balls Factory! on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*